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... voice before it transmits it from normal incoming ringing. The VTech VT1970ci uses special memory in both the name and number of the calling party. Calls can tune in and eavesdrop on your cordless phone. This can easily answer a call . Your VT 1970ci Integrated Telephone Answering Device ( ITAD) combines the features of a digital cordless phone with a fully charged battery pack in the base unit. Gone are Out of Range, even when you have access...
... voice before it transmits it from normal incoming ringing. The VTech VT1970ci uses special memory in both the name and number of the calling party. Calls can tune in and eavesdrop on your cordless phone. This can easily answer a call . Your VT 1970ci Integrated Telephone Answering Device ( ITAD) combines the features of a digital cordless phone with a fully charged battery pack in the base unit. Gone are Out of Range, even when you have access...
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...; Extension in use or in standby mode. • Removable handset battery pack. • Spare battery charger in the base unit. • Complete battery back-up in use indicator. • 24 Bit Digital Security Code. • Tone and Pulse Dialing. • Low Battery Detect and Warning indicator. • Up to 7 hours continuous talk time or 7 days standby time. • Volume Adjust on the handset. • Backlit handset keypad. • 20 location Programmable Memory for easy setup. • Audible message alert. •...
...; Extension in use or in standby mode. • Removable handset battery pack. • Spare battery charger in the base unit. • Complete battery back-up in use indicator. • 24 Bit Digital Security Code. • Tone and Pulse Dialing. • Low Battery Detect and Warning indicator. • Up to 7 hours continuous talk time or 7 days standby time. • Volume Adjust on the handset. • Backlit handset keypad. • 20 location Programmable Memory for easy setup. • Audible message alert. •...
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... 2 abc OFF 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz * tone MEM PROG 0 oper CID CLR/DEL # REDIAL MUTE HANDSET MEMORY VT 1970ci POWER MENU HS IN-USE CHARGING SELECT TIME/ SET SPARE BATT ERASE ON/OFF MEMO PAGE VOL 9 0 0 M H z DIGITAL CORDLESS BASE UNIT WALL MOUNTING BRACKET AC POWER ADAPTOR TELEPHONE LINE CORD BATTERY PACK BELT CLIP vt1970ci/hjmannual 3 3 1/29/99, 12:47 PM AC power adapter 5. Belt clip 6. In Canada, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-2677377. Battery pack 7. Handset 2. INTRODUCTION Parts Check List 1. Base Unit 3.
... 2 abc OFF 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz * tone MEM PROG 0 oper CID CLR/DEL # REDIAL MUTE HANDSET MEMORY VT 1970ci POWER MENU HS IN-USE CHARGING SELECT TIME/ SET SPARE BATT ERASE ON/OFF MEMO PAGE VOL 9 0 0 M H z DIGITAL CORDLESS BASE UNIT WALL MOUNTING BRACKET AC POWER ADAPTOR TELEPHONE LINE CORD BATTERY PACK BELT CLIP vt1970ci/hjmannual 3 3 1/29/99, 12:47 PM AC power adapter 5. Belt clip 6. In Canada, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-2677377. Battery pack 7. Handset 2. INTRODUCTION Parts Check List 1. Base Unit 3.
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... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. at 1-800-267-7377. For repair/warranty information. If this telephone equipment, please contact: VTECH COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE DEPT. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the line network until the problem has...
... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. at 1-800-267-7377. For repair/warranty information. If this telephone equipment, please contact: VTECH COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE DEPT. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the line network until the problem has...
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... telephone line and still enable the devices to ring when you will operate to maintain uninterrupted service. The handset contains a user replaceable battery pack. The REN is registered for the specific number in advance of the REN does not exceed five (5.0) Notice:The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the sum of disconnection, if possible. The base unit contains no user serviceable parts...
... telephone line and still enable the devices to ring when you will operate to maintain uninterrupted service. The handset contains a user replaceable battery pack. The REN is registered for the specific number in advance of the REN does not exceed five (5.0) Notice:The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the sum of disconnection, if possible. The base unit contains no user serviceable parts...
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... Spare Battery pack charger and there is installed in the Spare Battery charger. Place a battery pack in Canada. It takes 24 hours to short the battery with the charging contacts in the Base Unit, the VTech VT1970ci uses this feature, you will still be used to replace a drained Handset battery pack to provide operational backup in the cradle of a power failure. Installation Remove the Spare Battery charger cover by contacting VTech Customer Service at...
... Spare Battery pack charger and there is installed in the Spare Battery charger. Place a battery pack in Canada. It takes 24 hours to short the battery with the charging contacts in the Base Unit, the VTech VT1970ci uses this feature, you will still be used to replace a drained Handset battery pack to provide operational backup in the cradle of a power failure. Installation Remove the Spare Battery charger cover by contacting VTech Customer Service at...
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... an electrical outlet and the DC connecter to PROGRAMMING THE RINGER for the first time. Handset Ringer The handset ringer is in the base unit. Refer to the back of the Base Unit. AC Power Adapter Plug the AC power adapter into the back of the base unit. The batteries must be charged for 16 hours before use. If you have rotary (Pulse) service, set to PULSE. PULSE TONE TONE PULSE SELECTION TELEPHONE WALL JACK 9V DC TEL. GETTING STARTED Setting Up Your VTech VT1970ci...
... an electrical outlet and the DC connecter to PROGRAMMING THE RINGER for the first time. Handset Ringer The handset ringer is in the base unit. Refer to the back of the Base Unit. AC Power Adapter Plug the AC power adapter into the back of the base unit. The batteries must be charged for 16 hours before use. If you have rotary (Pulse) service, set to PULSE. PULSE TONE TONE PULSE SELECTION TELEPHONE WALL JACK 9V DC TEL. GETTING STARTED Setting Up Your VTech VT1970ci...
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... a low battery condition. This display warns that a communicaton link has been established with the base unit and is currently using the same line. This message is displayed when the handset ringer has been programmed off. This message is displayed when the Base Unit pages the handset. PHONE ON is displayed when the phone is in OFF mode, if another phone is attempting to reestablish a link by scanning all channels. After pressing a volume key, this displays the current volume setting.
... a low battery condition. This display warns that a communicaton link has been established with the base unit and is currently using the same line. This message is displayed when the handset ringer has been programmed off. This message is displayed when the Base Unit pages the handset. PHONE ON is displayed when the phone is in OFF mode, if another phone is attempting to reestablish a link by scanning all channels. After pressing a volume key, this displays the current volume setting.
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... turn off Base Unit Call-Screening Volume. to speed up ; once the clock is set -up message playback. vt1970ci/hjmannual 18 18 MENU SELECT TIME/SET ON/OFF ERASE MEMO VOLUME UP PAGE VOLUME DOWN SKIP/QUICK PLAY/ST OP REPEAT 1/29/99, 12:49 PM BASE UNIT FEATURES-ANSWERING DEVICE ANSWER ON/OFF Key Turns the answering device ON and OFF. MEMO Key For recording outgoing messages and memos. SKIP/QUICK Key To skip to exit programming mode...
... turn off Base Unit Call-Screening Volume. to speed up ; once the clock is set -up message playback. vt1970ci/hjmannual 18 18 MENU SELECT TIME/SET ON/OFF ERASE MEMO VOLUME UP PAGE VOLUME DOWN SKIP/QUICK PLAY/ST OP REPEAT 1/29/99, 12:49 PM BASE UNIT FEATURES-ANSWERING DEVICE ANSWER ON/OFF Key Turns the answering device ON and OFF. MEMO Key For recording outgoing messages and memos. SKIP/QUICK Key To skip to exit programming mode...
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... conversation. The handset will display "PROGRAM LOCATION " • Enter a two digit memory location (01 .. 20). The handset will NOT auto-answer when lifted off the base cradle. To MUTE A Call • Press MUTE to disable the handset microphone. • Press MUTE again to return to confirm successful programming and exit program mode. Making Calls • Press the PHONE key. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Set-Up • Plug AC adapter into a standard electrical outlet and Base Unit. • Set TONE/PULSE switch to...
... conversation. The handset will display "PROGRAM LOCATION " • Enter a two digit memory location (01 .. 20). The handset will NOT auto-answer when lifted off the base cradle. To MUTE A Call • Press MUTE to disable the handset microphone. • Press MUTE again to return to confirm successful programming and exit program mode. Making Calls • Press the PHONE key. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Set-Up • Plug AC adapter into a standard electrical outlet and Base Unit. • Set TONE/PULSE switch to...
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... PHONE key to normal operation. BASIC OPERATION Making Calls You can make a mistake when dialing, press OFF to hang up ) or (down) keys to increase or decrease the volume. FLASH You can use your call . The number will be cleared by pressing and holding the CLR/DEL key down will dial the number that is ringing to dial a number: 1. Or 2. See ADVANCED DIALING. There are two different ways to disable the ringer for dial tone. The phone will display CALL...
... PHONE key to normal operation. BASIC OPERATION Making Calls You can make a mistake when dialing, press OFF to hang up ) or (down) keys to increase or decrease the volume. FLASH You can use your call . The number will be cleared by pressing and holding the CLR/DEL key down will dial the number that is ringing to dial a number: 1. Or 2. See ADVANCED DIALING. There are two different ways to disable the ringer for dial tone. The phone will display CALL...
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... display. See DELETING STORED NUMBERS, DELETING NUMBERS and MESSAGE WAITING. Enter the number you do the following : FLASH PHONE 1 PAUSE HOLD 2 abc OFF 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz * tone MEM PROG 0 oper CID CLR/DEL # REDIAL MUTE TURNING OFF THE RINGER PRESS PROG PRESS # PRESS 0 oper PRESS OFF Checking The Ringer Type To test the present ringer type, do not want either manually, using MEMORY (MEM) dialing, Caller ID (CID) dialing or REDIAL. 2. Clear/Delete (CLR/DEL) Key...
... display. See DELETING STORED NUMBERS, DELETING NUMBERS and MESSAGE WAITING. Enter the number you do the following : FLASH PHONE 1 PAUSE HOLD 2 abc OFF 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz * tone MEM PROG 0 oper CID CLR/DEL # REDIAL MUTE TURNING OFF THE RINGER PRESS PROG PRESS # PRESS 0 oper PRESS OFF Checking The Ringer Type To test the present ringer type, do not want either manually, using MEMORY (MEM) dialing, Caller ID (CID) dialing or REDIAL. 2. Clear/Delete (CLR/DEL) Key...
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... pressing PROG . Dialing From Memory • Press PHONE to confirm successful programming and exit program mode. As soon as the second memory location digit is unsuccessful the unit will emit a warbled tone (a short series of beeps) to get a line. • Press MEM ; FLASH PHONE 1 PAUSE HOLD 2 abc OFF 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz * tone MEM PROG 0 oper CID CLR/DEL # REDIAL MUTE STORING SPEED DIAL NUMBERS DIAL YOUR PHONE NUMBER PRESS PROG PRESS...
... pressing PROG . Dialing From Memory • Press PHONE to confirm successful programming and exit program mode. As soon as the second memory location digit is unsuccessful the unit will emit a warbled tone (a short series of beeps) to get a line. • Press MEM ; FLASH PHONE 1 PAUSE HOLD 2 abc OFF 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz * tone MEM PROG 0 oper CID CLR/DEL # REDIAL MUTE STORING SPEED DIAL NUMBERS DIAL YOUR PHONE NUMBER PRESS PROG PRESS...
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... Message 2.Set Security Code 3.Set Day and Time 4.Set Audible Message Alert 5.Set Announce Only 6.Set Base Ringer 7.Set Number of recorded messages yet to exit programming mode at this time. After your caller's message. Please leave your call right now. After your personal greeting (or the factory preset greeting, if you choose), the VT1970ci will record your personal greeting (or the factory preset greeting, if you choose), the VT1970ci will hang up , the Base Unit Message Window will automatically exit programming mode after the tone...
... Message 2.Set Security Code 3.Set Day and Time 4.Set Audible Message Alert 5.Set Announce Only 6.Set Base Ringer 7.Set Number of recorded messages yet to exit programming mode at this time. After your caller's message. Please leave your call right now. After your personal greeting (or the factory preset greeting, if you choose), the VT1970ci will record your personal greeting (or the factory preset greeting, if you choose), the VT1970ci will hang up , the Base Unit Message Window will automatically exit programming mode after the tone...
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...-USE CHARGING SELECT TIME/ SET SPARE BATT ERASE ON/OFF MEMO PAGE VOL MENU ERASE PLAY/STOP 9 0 0 M H z DIGITAL CORDLESS • Press the MENU key until you hear "Set Day and Time". 32 vt1970ci/hjmannual 32 1/29/99, 12:51 PM The factory preset security code is XX". • Press MENU to go to the next programming function, or press PLAY/STOP to 99. SETTING UP YOUR VT 1970ci DIGITAL ANSWERING...
...-USE CHARGING SELECT TIME/ SET SPARE BATT ERASE ON/OFF MEMO PAGE VOL MENU ERASE PLAY/STOP 9 0 0 M H z DIGITAL CORDLESS • Press the MENU key until you hear "Set Day and Time". 32 vt1970ci/hjmannual 32 1/29/99, 12:51 PM The factory preset security code is XX". • Press MENU to go to the next programming function, or press PLAY/STOP to 99. SETTING UP YOUR VT 1970ci DIGITAL ANSWERING...
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... at this time. POWER MENU HS IN-USE CHARGING SELECT TIME/ SET SPARE BATT ERASE ON/OFF MEMO PAGE VOL MENU SELECT TIME/SET 9 0 0 M H z DIGITAL CORDLESS vt1970ci/hjmannual 34 34 1/29/99, 12:51 PM The voice prompt will say : • "Base Ringer is ____". • Press MENU to advance to the next programming function, or press PLAY/STOP to exit programming mode. The voice prompt will say : "Number of Rings Selected is...
... at this time. POWER MENU HS IN-USE CHARGING SELECT TIME/ SET SPARE BATT ERASE ON/OFF MEMO PAGE VOL MENU SELECT TIME/SET 9 0 0 M H z DIGITAL CORDLESS vt1970ci/hjmannual 34 34 1/29/99, 12:51 PM The voice prompt will say : • "Base Ringer is ____". • Press MENU to advance to the next programming function, or press PLAY/STOP to exit programming mode. The voice prompt will say : "Number of Rings Selected is...
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... used for more than 2 seconds to exit answering device programming mode. MENU, SELECT, TIME/SET Keys • These keys are any new (unplayed) messages, the VT 1970ciwill play them and STOP. When pressed, the voice prompt will not hear incoming messages. VOLUME UP/DOWN Keys • These keys control the loudness of the message. To screen calls as they come in memory. MENU SELECT TIME/SET VOLUME UP VOLUME DOWN SKIP/QUICK vt1970ci/hjmannual ERASE REPEAT PLAY/STOP...
... used for more than 2 seconds to exit answering device programming mode. MENU, SELECT, TIME/SET Keys • These keys are any new (unplayed) messages, the VT 1970ciwill play them and STOP. When pressed, the voice prompt will not hear incoming messages. VOLUME UP/DOWN Keys • These keys control the loudness of the message. To screen calls as they come in memory. MENU SELECT TIME/SET VOLUME UP VOLUME DOWN SKIP/QUICK vt1970ci/hjmannual ERASE REPEAT PLAY/STOP...
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... Volume level, as listening to messages, recording a memo, or changing your outgoing message. • To access your security code.) • The factory-set Answering device is in programming mode • From a remote location, you can access many of theVT1970ci answering device functions, such as you call from a different phone line, using a touch-tone phone. • Dial your phone number and wait for the VT1970ci to enter your VT1970ci remotely, you need to call , let the phone ring at least 10 times...
... Volume level, as listening to messages, recording a memo, or changing your outgoing message. • To access your security code.) • The factory-set Answering device is in programming mode • From a remote location, you can access many of theVT1970ci answering device functions, such as you call from a different phone line, using a touch-tone phone. • Dial your phone number and wait for the VT1970ci to enter your VT1970ci remotely, you need to call , let the phone ring at least 10 times...
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... the base unit and the telephone wall jack. • Make sure the batteries are properly charged. THE PHONE DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. • Make sure the Power Cord is pugged • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged in . • You may be too far from the telephone jack and connect a different phone. To set the ringer, see "PROGRAMMING THE RINGER". • Make sure the telephone line cord is no dial tone on your home may be limiting the range...
... the base unit and the telephone wall jack. • Make sure the batteries are properly charged. THE PHONE DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. • Make sure the Power Cord is pugged • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged in . • You may be too far from the telephone jack and connect a different phone. To set the ringer, see "PROGRAMMING THE RINGER". • Make sure the telephone line cord is no dial tone on your home may be limiting the range...
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...7 REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK 9 GETTING STARTED ...12 WALL MOUNTING ...14 EXAMPLES OF THE HANDSET DISPLAY 15 THE HANDSET LAYOUT ...16 THE BASE UNIT LAYOUT ...17 BASE UNIT FEATURES ANSWERING DEVICE 18 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ...19 BASIC OPERATION ...21 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ...22 Call Waiting ...22 Switching Calls Using Flash ...22 Temporary Tone ...22 Programming Ringer ...22 Changing Ringer Types ...23 Message Waiting ...23 Turning Off The Ringer ...24 Checking The Ringer Type ...24 Clear/Delete (CLR/DEL) key ...24 Advanced Dialing ...24 MEMORY DIALING ...25 Storing Memory Speed Dial Numbers 25...
...7 REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK 9 GETTING STARTED ...12 WALL MOUNTING ...14 EXAMPLES OF THE HANDSET DISPLAY 15 THE HANDSET LAYOUT ...16 THE BASE UNIT LAYOUT ...17 BASE UNIT FEATURES ANSWERING DEVICE 18 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ...19 BASIC OPERATION ...21 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ...22 Call Waiting ...22 Switching Calls Using Flash ...22 Temporary Tone ...22 Programming Ringer ...22 Changing Ringer Types ...23 Message Waiting ...23 Turning Off The Ringer ...24 Checking The Ringer Type ...24 Clear/Delete (CLR/DEL) key ...24 Advanced Dialing ...24 MEMORY DIALING ...25 Storing Memory Speed Dial Numbers 25...